Mosalingua
MosaLingua (/ˌmoʊsəˈlɪŋɡwə/) is an online platform for learning languages. It was created in 2009 by Samuel Michelot and Luca Sadurny. The platform helps users improve their skills in different foreign languages.
 Logo of MosaLingua | |
Type of site | Language learning platform |
|---|---|
| Owner | MosaCrea Limited – DigiSchool Group |
| URL | Official website |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | 2009 |
| Current status | Active |
MosaLingua offers a paid service called "MosaLingua Premium," which works on the web and mobile devices. It also has apps for Android and iOS.
History
changeMosaLingua was started in 2009 by Samuel Michelot and Luca Sadurny.[1]
The idea came from their interest in finding better ways to learn languages. At first, the platform was a mobile app. It used spaced repetition and memory techniques to help users learn vocabulary.[2]
Over time, MosaLingua added more features and courses. It now offers many languages, like English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese.[3] The platform uses audio, flashcards, and artificial intelligence to teach languages.
Languages Offered
changeMosaLingua offers courses in these languages:
Method
changeMosaLingua uses techniques like the Pareto Principle, spaced repetition (SRS), and memory tricks to help users learn.[4]
The Pareto Principle (also called the 80/20 rule) says that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts.[5][6]
In language learning, this means focusing on the most useful words and grammar first. Spaced repetition schedules reviews of words and phrases over time to help learners remember them longer.[7]
MosaWeb
changeMosaWeb is the main service of MosaLingua. It includes videos, audiobooks, texts, and other tools. It helps users improve their listening, reading, and writing skills in different languages.[8]
MosaDiscovery
changeMosaDiscovery helps users learn new words while browsing the internet or watching videos on platforms like Netflix or YouTube. It gives instant translations or definitions, and users can save these as flashcards.[9]
MosaChat-AI
changeMosaChat-AI is an artificial intelligence tool. It allows users to practice speaking and writing with a virtual assistant. The AI gives real-time corrections and creates flashcards from the conversations.[10]
Criticism
changeSome users find MosaLingua hard to use because it has too many options. Fabienne and Benoît from Novo-Monde said the app is "very complete but may be confusing for beginners."[11]
Others think MosaLingua focuses too much on vocabulary and not enough on grammar or conversation. Many users say they need to combine it with other methods to get better results.[12]
References
change- ↑ "Interview with Luca Sadurny - Polyglot and MosaLingua co-founder". YouTube. April 26, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ↑ "MosaLingua: A multilingual mobile language learning application". Roshd Mag. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ↑ "MosaLingua 2023: Review of the app for learning English". ISpeakSpokeSpoken. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ↑ "How MosaLingua personalizes language learning". Komando. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ↑ Juran, Joseph Moses (1995). Managerial Breakthrough: The Classic Book on Improving Management Performance. Ireland: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0070340374.
- ↑ "MosaLingua: An app for learning languages". Social Geek. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ↑ "What is Spaced Repetition?". MosaLingua. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ↑ "What is MosaWeb?". MosaLingua. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ↑ "MosaLingua Review: Mini trial for Russian". Introvert Polyglot. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Meet MosaChat-AI, our AI-powered language tutor". MosaLingua. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ↑ "MosaLingua vs Duolingo: Which one to choose?". Novo-Monde. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ↑ "A faster way to learn a new language?". Fluent in 3 Months. Retrieved February 1, 2024.